Benefits Coordinator

Air Wisconsin Airlines•Appleton, WI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

With general supervision from the Director of Benefits & Risk Management, the Benefits Coordinator will be responsible for the administration of all Company insurance benefit programs . Job Functions: Promotes and fosters a safe and secure operating environment. Coordinates current insurance benefit programs and plans for the Company with vendors such as medical, health savings accounts, dental, vision, life, and flexible spending accounts. Serves as the primary point of contact for day-to-day benefit related inquiries and liaison between employees and insurance carriers to handle eligibility and claims issues. Administers benefit information within our HRIS to include coordinating and testing new releases with the team and other departments. Oversees dependent coverage eligibility per federal and ERISA guidelines to include full-time student status and child support orders. Coordinates and performs new hire orientations, benefit related presentations, education materials and required notices to educate leaders and employees. Assists with benefit related education to include benefit materials and required notices. Assists in the coordination of open enrollment including preparing and presenting all benefit material/information to employees. Serves as a member of the HIPAA Compliance Team to ensure compliance with federal regulations including training to applicable employees. Responsible for maintaining and updating benefit information within the Company intranet site. Participates in the administration of our 401(k) plans to include importing deferral elections and annual audit of plans. Assists with department audits, invoices, pay discrepancies and disability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in accounting, business, finance, or Human Resource Management.
3 years’ experience working with self-funded and other insurance benefits.
Excellent communication skills; written and editing.
Strong verbal communication skills to speak in front of groups of employees.
A high level of judgment to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to handle confidential information and Company funds.
Ability to communicate fluently in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience in benefit administration in a union environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet and HRIS.
Problem Solving Analytical Ability
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills

Responsibilities

Coordinates current insurance benefit programs and plans for the Company with vendors such as medical, health savings accounts, dental, vision, life, and flexible spending accounts.
Serves as the primary point of contact for day-to-day benefit related inquiries and liaison between employees and insurance carriers to handle eligibility and claims issues.
Administers benefit information within our HRIS to include coordinating and testing new releases with the team and other departments.
Oversees dependent coverage eligibility per federal and ERISA guidelines to include full-time student status and child support orders.
Coordinates and performs new hire orientations, benefit related presentations, education materials and required notices to educate leaders and employees.
Assists in the coordination of open enrollment including preparing and presenting all benefit material/information to employees.
Serves as a member of the HIPAA Compliance Team to ensure compliance with federal regulations including training to applicable employees.
Responsible for maintaining and updating benefit information within the Company intranet site.
Participates in the administration of our 401(k) plans to include importing deferral elections and annual audit of plans.
Assists with department audits, invoices, pay discrepancies and disability.